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A4 FHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,885 mi
Last recorded157,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 156,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 155,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 153,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 153,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 151,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 150,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 145,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

dip stick missing rear of engine

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,670 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,442 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,042 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

N/S/R Wheel , noise , suspect parking brake related

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,921 miles

brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

wheel bearings ; slight play o/s/f

Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,579 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,934 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sump shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,228 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,211 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 46,211 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Mobile phone holder impares hand brake operation

Offside side repeater lens broken

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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A4 FHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 FHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 FHR registered?

A4 FHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is A4 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FHR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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